I had an alignment done on my M3 yesterday. Its not pulling either way now everything seems good, but my steering wheel is still somewhat tilted to the left when driving straight. Anyone know why this could be happening?

I had an alignment done on my M3 yesterday. Its not pulling either way now everything seems good, but my steering wheel is still somewhat tilted to the left when driving straight. Anyone know why this could be happening?

Thanks!

Sounds like they forgot to center your steering wheel when they did the alignment. Go back should be a quick fix.

The tech that does your alignment must make sure that it is alignment with correct weight in the car (at the least a drivers weight) and a decent amount of fuel.

A steering wheel holder should also be used when adjusting front end alignment.

3 things that must be checked:
1) Thrust Angle must be 0.00.
2) Steering wheel must be centered and locked in center position.
3) Front and rear subframes must be centered and in true square position (usually a problem if there has been bushing work, or subframe work done. In rare cases, the subframe can shift, but again, rare.

The tech that does your alignment must make sure that it is alignment with correct weight in the car (at the least a drivers weight) and a decent amount of fuel.

A steering wheel holder should also be used when adjusting front end alignment.

3 things that must be checked:
1) Thrust Angle must be 0.00.
2) Steering wheel must be centered and locked in center position.
3) Front and rear subframes must be centered and in true square position (usually a problem if there has been bushing work, or subframe work done. In rare cases, the subframe can shift, but again, rare.

+1 Good info
I make the alignment guys throw in 200 lbs of sand bags in the driver seat (after the protective cloth is apply)

So i went in again and they checked the alignment. Im not sure exactly how it works, but they showed me that everything was perfect and the wheel was still somewhat tilted to the left. They made some minor adjustments and said it was a cosmetic change to make the wheel straight. Driving the car feels great now and the wheel sits perfectly. They said it could be due to the Hankook tires, but im not sure. Any idea why the alignment would be perfect and the wheel still off? Anyways just thought id throw in a quick update. Thanks for the help guys!

So i went in again and they checked the alignment. Im not sure exactly how it works, but they showed me that everything was perfect and the wheel was still somewhat tilted to the left. They made some minor adjustments and said it was a cosmetic change to make the wheel straight. Driving the car feels great now and the wheel sits perfectly. They said it could be due to the Hankook tires, but im not sure. Any idea why the alignment would be perfect and the wheel still off? Anyways just thought id throw in a quick update. Thanks for the help guys!